Coefficient of Skewness: Definition, Calculation, and Interpretation | Test Prep

Coefficient of Skewness: +2.48

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A coefficient of skewness of +2.48 indicates:

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A. all of these answers are correct

B. the mean is larger than the median

C. the tail of the distribution is to the right

D. none of these answers are correct

E. a large positive skewness A

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A. B. C. D. E.

Explanation

In a positively skewed distribution, the mean is greater than the median or mode. The coefficient of skewness (Sk) generally lies between -3 and +3, therefore an

Sk of +2.48 indicates significant positive skewness.

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